FIFA Says no to Infantino Resignation Calls
Last update: August 6, 2026
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He was under serious pressure to quit, but Gianni Infantino is going nowhere - for now.
In a dramatic twist, world football governing body FIFA has reaffirmed its support for its embattled president, Gianni Infantino, following a tense crisis meeting in Morocco on Wednesday.
According to cbinews.tv, the show of support comes amid loud calls for Infantino to resign over a now-scrapped plan to flog off part of the World Cup.
FIFA also said sorry to its member associations for the mess. In a statement, it said: "A review will now be conducted, and a report will be presented to the FIFA Council at its next scheduled meeting."
So, what sparked it all? The controversial proposal to sell a 20 per cent stake in a new commercial rights entity. It caused absolute uproar and was finally withdrawn last Friday.
It didn't help that the deal involved a company with family links to US President Donald Trump.
UEFA didn't hold back either, branding the proposal to privatise the World Cup a "shabby, backroom, opaque deal" hatched by Infantino himself.
The pressure has been mounting since the plan was announced, with two senior FIFA officials also questioning his leadership. The fallout has even put his re-election next March in doubt, with both UEFA and CONCACAF - the North and Central American body - saying they've lost confidence in him.
CONCACAF called for "a comprehensive reckoning with this presidency" while slamming his "poor governance and leadership".
And on Wednesday, the European Leagues association - which includes the Premier League, La Liga and Serie A - demanded proper governance reform.
"Now more than ever, FIFA requires governance reform that ensures that all relevant stakeholders have a formal role in decisions that shape the future of our game," they said.
They also slammed talk of expanding the World Cup to 64 teams, warning that "FIFA must not be allowed to continue taking unilaterally disruptive decisions" and saying they would reject any "expansion or creation" of FIFA competitions until reform happens.
Adding to the drama, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney - whose country is co-hosting the 2026 World Cup with the US and Mexico - said on Wednesday he no longer has confidence in Infantino's ability to lead FIFA.
Infantino had been expected to stand unopposed for a fourth and final term in March. And despite the backlash, he still has plenty of allies, particularly in parts of the world where poorer associations rely on FIFA's cash to stay afloat.
Credit: cbinews.tv
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